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Radio-Coteau Anderson Valley Savoy Chardonnay 2020

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Radio-Coteau Anderson Valley Savoy Chardonnay 2020
Producer Radio Coteau
Region, Country Anderson Valley, USA
Bottle Size 750ml
Case Size 12
Product Code 24251-750

The Savoy Vineyard in the Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, has established a firm reputation for producing some of the north coast’s most exceptional cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The 18-hectare, southwest-facing site lies 120 kilometres northwest of the Radio-Coteau estate. Sussman has a per-acre contract and pays a premium for his fruit, so he retains control over how those acres are managed viticulturally. Low yields, green harvesting and organic farming are a few of his requirements.

Like the rest of the Anderson Valley, Savoy enjoys a pronounced diurnal range—night-time drops in temperature can be as much as 25 degrees Celsius—which brings the signature tension of Anderson Valley alongside flavour ripeness in both the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. While a who’s who of the Sonoma wine scene sources Pinot Noir from this vineyard, just over two hectares are planted to Chardonnay, going only to FEL Wines and Radio-Coteau.

Sussman works with two Chardonnay clones within the Savoy site: the Wente clone vines (50%) have small clusters and berries and a mineral profile, while the Prosser clone (50%) lends a more tropical profile to the blend. The fruit was picked in late August and was whole bunch-pressed into barrel for wild fermentation. It underwent full malolactic conversion and enjoyed a 17-month maturation on lees with no stirring in lightly toasted, tightly-grained old French oak. The wine was bottled without fining or filtration.

Compared to the Wingtine, the style is more in the classic Californian vein: richer, with a creamier feel, yet supported by mouth-watering acidity.

Radio-Coteau Anderson Valley Savoy Chardonnay 2020

Reviews

“The 2020 Chardonnay Savoy is bright, floral and understated. Lemon peel, white pepper, mint and crushed rocks come into focus. There's good energy. Even so, this is an especially linear Chardonnay from Savoy, with a bit less depth than is customary. Even so, all the elements are well balanced, not an easy feat in 2020.”
91 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous

Reviews

“The 2020 Chardonnay Savoy is bright, floral and understated. Lemon peel, white pepper, mint and crushed rocks come into focus. There's good energy. Even so, this is an especially linear Chardonnay from Savoy, with a bit less depth than is customary. Even so, all the elements are well balanced, not an easy feat in 2020.”
91 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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